How to Cook Holiday Bourbon Fruitcake in Easy Steps

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Today is a special day for all the cake lovers out there because it’s National Fruit Cake Day! Whether you love it or hate it, this delightful treat has a place in many holiday traditions. Let’s celebrate with a delicious fruit cake recipe that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Get ready to indulge in the goodness of dried fruits, nuts, and a hint of spice.

Get Ready to Bake!

Before we dive into the ingredients and instructions, let’s take a look at this scrumptiously rich fruit cake that’s bursting with flavor!

Delicious Fruit Cake

Ingredients

To create this delightful fruit cake, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, chopped dates)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, almonds, chopped)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons rum or brandy (optional)

Instructions

Now that you have your ingredients, let’s get started on making this wonderful fruit cake!

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dried fruits, mixed nuts, orange juice, and rum or brandy if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

This fruit cake is perfect for gatherings, gifts, or simply to enjoy at home. Slice it up, serve it with a cup of tea or coffee, and share the joy of this flavorful treat. Happy National Fruit Cake Day!